Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

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Bonus: Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus may be available.

Pay Ranges:

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Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans, and social security in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Controller

Department: Finance

Classification: Exempt

Hiring Range: $130,645 annually - $146,994 annually

Salary Range: $130,645 annually - 195,998 annually

Position Summary: The Controller serves as the City of Aspen’s senior accounting and financial reporting professional, responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of the City’s financial records and reporting. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Controller leads the City’s accounting, payroll, and financial reporting functions, oversees internal controls and compliance, coordinates the annual audit and ACFR, and supports enterprise-wide financial systems and process improvements.

This position plays a critical leadership role in advancing best practices in governmental accounting, strengthening internal controls, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement consistent with the City’s organizational values.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the general direction of the Finance Director and exercises direct supervision over the Accounting Manager and Accountants.

Essential Job Functions:

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Directs and oversees the timely and accurate recording of all City financial transactions in accordance with GAAP, GASB standards, applicable laws, and City policies.
• Oversees preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), including coordinating schedules, reviewing work papers, and ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements.
• Plans, coordinates, and serves as the primary liaison for the City’s external financial audit, including audits of related and component entities.
• Reviews and approves journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Researches and implements new or revised accounting standards, ensures timely and effective adoption across the organization.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Establishes, maintains, and evaluates internal controls, accounting policies, and fiscal procedures to safeguard City assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conducts reviews of existing programs and systems. Recommends and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency.
• Supports enterprise risk management efforts related to financial operating and reporting.

Treasury, Payroll & Operations

• Oversees core accounting functions include accounts payable, account receivable, payroll,…